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UK police charge member of Royal Navy under National Security Act

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British police charged Teddy Young, a 24-year-old member of the Royal Navy, under the National Security Act for obtaining protected information and preparing to disclose it to benefit a foreign power, though the specific country is not named. Commander Helen Flanagan emphasized the seriousness of these charges and highlighted close cooperation between counter-terrorism policing and the Ministry of Defence during the investigation. The charge comes amid heightened security concerns but is unrelated to recent incidents at RAF Fairford airbase involving possible Iranian involvement.
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On October 8, Teddy Young, a 24-year-old member of the Royal Navy, was charged under the National Security Act for allegedly obtaining and preparing to disclose protected information intended to benefit an unnamed foreign power. Young was arrested at his home in Bedfordshire on Tuesday and is scheduled to appear before Westminster Magistrates' Court later that day. The charges cover a period from November 26, 2024 to May 21, 2025, and include obtaining protected information prejudicial to the UK's interests.

Commander Helen Flanagan of Counter Terrorism Policing London emphasized the seriousness of the case, noting close collaboration with the Ministry of Defence. The charges are not connected to recent investigations at RAF Fairford airbase involving a potential Iranian drone attack.

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British LONDON National Security Act Royal Navy the Royal Navy

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LONDON GPE · 2× British NORP · 1× Counter Terrorism Policing ORG · 1× Helen Flanagan PERSON · 1× Iranian NORP · 1× Royal Navy ORG · 1× Teddy Young PERSON · 1× Westminster Magistrates' Court ORG · 1× the Ministry of Defence ORG · 1× the Royal Navy ORG · 1×

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Police said the charges were not connected to the recent investigation into an incident at the RAF Fairford airbase, which US officials have said involved a potential Iranian drone attack.
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🔮 "We have worked extremely closely with relevant operational colleagues within the Ministry of Defence as our investigation has progressed to ensure appropriate measures could be taken to mitigate any potential risks linked to this matter.
2026-10-08 · The Straits Times
UK police charge member of Royal Navy under National Security Act · mixed framing

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UK police charge member of Royal Navy under National Security Act LONDON, Oct 8 - British police on Thursday said they had charged a member of the Royal Navy with offences under the National Security Act for allegedly obtaining protected information and preparing to disclose it to benefit a foreign power. uncertain
they → charge → power
Teddy Young, 24, has been charged with two offences and is due to appear at London's Westminster Magistrates' Court later on Thursday. asserted
Young → charge → Thursday
Police did not name the foreign power to which the charges relate. asserted
charges → name → which
"These are very serious charges against a serving member of the armed forces," Commander Helen Flanagan, Head of Counter Terrorism Policing London, said in a statement. asserted
Flanagan → serve → statement
"We have worked extremely closely with relevant operational colleagues within the Ministry of Defence as our investigation has progressed to ensure appropriate measures could be taken to mitigate any potential risks linked to this matter. uncertain
measures → work → matter
Police said the charges were not connected to the recent investigation into an incident at the RAF Fairford airbase, which US officials have said involved a potential Iranian drone attack. asserted
officials → say → attack
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